Question

During 1980s, 80% of Indian population was dependent on agriculture sector but gradually it decreased. Analyse the reasons behind the newly developed trend.

Answer 1

Development of the manufacturing industry

Explanation:

The development of the manufacturing industry helped modernize agriculture and increase agricultural productivity. Also, the manufacturing sector reduced people's  dependence on agriculture for income and provided jobs to a large number of people. So, it helped reduce poverty and unemployment. The manufacturing industry helped reduce regional disparities by setting up industries in economically backward and tribal regions of the country.